🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford , TN : Largemouth bass - 12,151 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,305 reported catches Bluegill - 2,784 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,116 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,684 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford , TN fishing reports are: @Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @Zayign reported a nice Rock bass at Ft. Loudon Dam . @IQfishing reported a nice Skipjack herring at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @IQfishing reported a nice Skipjack herring at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @ReidOwnby_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Rockford, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Tennessee?

Anglers in Rockford , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) , Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) , Holston River , French Broad River (East) , Sinking Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Rockford?

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Rockford?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Rockford , TN was a 12 ft / 0.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassfishingprobass at Bull Run Park on May 30, 2020 .

Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Rockford

Latest Rockford fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Rock bass

Ft. Loudon Dam

length · weight

Skipjack herring

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Skipjack herring

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Scarboro Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Ninemile Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River)

23 in · 6 lb

Grass carp

Fountain City Lake

40 in · 50 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Rockford

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Tennessee can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°49′58.1″N 83°56′8.9″W

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FAQ about Rockford fishing

Anglers in Rockford, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River), Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River), Holston River, French Broad River (East), and Sinking Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Rockford, TN:

Largemouth bass - 12,151 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,305 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,784 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,116 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,684 reported catches

The latest Rockford, TN fishing reports are:

@Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@Zayign reported a nice Rock bass at Ft. Loudon Dam.
@IQfishing reported a nice Skipjack herring at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@IQfishing reported a nice Skipjack herring at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@ReidOwnby_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Rockford, TN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Rockford, TN was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @bqualls8507 at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) on April 12, 2018.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Rockford, TN was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ctimbs at French Broad River (East) on September 25, 2021.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Rockford, TN was a 12 ft / 0.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassfishingprobass at Bull Run Park on May 30, 2020.